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Alzheimer’s – Down syndrome link found

July 13, 2010
The plaque-forming protein found in the brains of Alzheimer’s suffers also accumulates in the eyes of people with Down syndrome and this discovery may lead to innovative eye tests for...

Superbug silver bullet discovered

July 12, 2010
A promising lead for new antibiotics that disrupts cell wall formation may be an effective weapon against dangerous bacteria like MRSA according to new research.

Dieting leaves a bitter taste no more

July 12, 2010
Dieters can be left with a bitter taste in their mouth when switching from sugar to artificial sweeteners like saccharin and acesulfame K, but this taste could soon disappear along...

A labelling revolution

July 9, 2010
A new type of fluorescent probe developed by scientists at MIT could transform the labelling of proteins inside cells and replace the currently used techniques.

Circular molecule splits bacteria

July 8, 2010
Uneven distribution of a tiny circular molecule is responsible for directing single-celled bacteria to split into two functionally and structurally different cells.

Clever dressing detects infection

July 8, 2010
UK Scientists have developed what they say will be a revolutionary medical dressing using nanotechnology that changes colour when an infection is present.

On the road to cleaner air

July 8, 2010
Nitrous oxides released by cars can now be reduced by the roads they travel on after scientists in the Netherlands develop a road surface that cleans the air.

Robot for rubbish collection

July 8, 2010
The weekly rubbish bin collection can be a nightmare for many across Europe as the streets they live on are just too narrow for the lorry to go down but...

Reducing drag with shark model

July 7, 2010
Fast-swimming sharks have evolved to the point where they are resistant to currents and experience little drag in the water and this has provided the inspiration for a paint which...

Did an oceanic burp end the last ice age?

July 6, 2010
A huge and sudden belch of carbon dioxide from the depths of the ocean may have called time on the last ice age - but what does this mean for...

Butterfly wings inspires fraud prevention

July 6, 2010
Bank notes and credit cards could be harder to forge thanks to scientists who have discovered a way to mimic bright colours seen on the wings of tropical butterflies.

Life on Mars?

July 5, 2010
Huge seas once existed on Mars, and it was warmer and wetter than first thought according to new evidence from NASA instruments orbiting and exploring the red planet.

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